High-Protein Vegetarian Meal Plans for Muscle Building

Building muscle on a vegetarian or vegan diet is entirely achievable with the right meal plan. Here’s a comprehensive guide to high-protein meal plans designed to support muscle growth for both vegetarians and vegans.

High-Protein Vegetarian Meal Plan for a Week

Day 1:

  • Breakfast: Greek yogurt with honey, almonds, and chia seeds
  • Snack: Cottage cheese with sliced peaches
  • Lunch: Lentil soup with a side of quinoa salad
  • Snack: Hummus with carrot sticks
  • Dinner: Chickpea and spinach curry with brown rice

Day 2:

  • Breakfast: Smoothie with Greek yogurt, banana, spinach, and protein powder
  • Snack: Edamame
  • Lunch: Tofu stir-fry with mixed vegetables and soba noodles
  • Snack: Greek yogurt with berries
  • Dinner: Black bean and corn tacos with avocado

Day 3:

  • Breakfast: Oatmeal with almond butter, flax seeds, and blueberries
  • Snack: String cheese
  • Lunch: Quinoa salad with chickpeas, cucumber, and feta
  • Snack: Protein bar
  • Dinner: Paneer tikka with whole-grain naan and cucumber raita

Day 4:

  • Breakfast: Cottage cheese with pineapple and granola
  • Snack: Roasted chickpeas
  • Lunch: Spinach and ricotta stuffed portobello mushrooms
  • Snack: Mixed nuts
  • Dinner: Lentil and vegetable stew with whole-grain bread

Day 5:

  • Breakfast: Avocado toast with poached eggs
  • Snack: Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts
  • Lunch: Chickpea and quinoa salad with lemon-tahini dressing
  • Snack: Edamame
  • Dinner: Vegetarian chili with kidney beans and corn

Day 6:

  • Breakfast: Protein smoothie bowl with soy milk, banana, and flax seeds
  • Snack: Cottage cheese with sliced apples
  • Lunch: Tofu and vegetable stir-fry with quinoa
  • Snack: Protein bar
  • Dinner: Eggplant parmesan with a side of mixed greens

Day 7:

  • Breakfast: Greek yogurt parfait with granola and berries
  • Snack: Almonds and raisins
  • Lunch: Spinach and chickpea curry with brown rice
  • Snack: String cheese
  • Dinner: Black bean burgers with sweet potato fries

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